About this Event
VRMA Members Meeting & Specialist Session: The Cutters
The Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association (VRMA) kicks off 2026 with an exciting two-day gathering in Nashville, TN — the VRMA Members Meeting & Specialist Meeting: The Cutters, taking place January 29–30.
Hosted by three of Nashville’s most respected studios — Welcome to 1979, Sterling Sound, and Infrasonic Mastering — this unique event will bring together VRMA members and Vinyl Mastering Engineers for hands-on discussions, networking, and deep dives into the art and science of cutting records.
Participants will explore the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in vinyl mastering, share best practices, and connect with peers, driving quality and innovation across the industry.
This event is open exclusively to VRMA Members and Vinyl Mastering Engineers.
Agenda
?: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Inside the Mastering Rooms: Studio Visits & Demonstrations
Info: Locations: Sterling Sound + Infrasonic
Guided small-group tours inside two of Nashville’s leading mastering facilities. Get behind-the-glass access to cutting rooms, signal chains, technical setups, and real-world workflows. Engineers from each studio will share insights on their approach to vinyl-specific mastering and cutting.
Invitees:
• Cutting engineers (VRMA members + non-members)
• VRMA Members
• Industry guests by invitation
?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Roundtable: The Future of Lacquers, Cutting, & QC
Info: Location: Welcome to 1979 Open discussion on challenges, materials, equipment trends, and how the VRMA’s specialist groups can standardize best practices.
?: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
MEET & GREET
Info: Location: Welcome to 1979
An informal mixer for all invitees. Connect with fellow engineers, VRMA members, and host studios over drinks inside one of Nashville’s most iconic analog spaces.
?: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DAY 2 - VRMA In-Person Members Meeting
Info: Location: Welcome to 1979
A focused half-day session covering association updates, working group progress, industry challenges, and collaborative initiatives for 2026. Open to all VRMA members and invited cutting engineers.
?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Info: Location: Welcome to 1979
Lunch provided on-site. A casual hour for continued discussion, studio talk, and cross-industry relationship building.
?: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Plant Tour and/or Wrap-Up Session (TBA)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Welcome to 1979, 1110 48th Avenue North, Nashville, United States
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